International Paper (IP) S-3ASR Automatic shelf registration

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 25, 2009, relating to the consolidated financial statements (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph relating to International Paper Company’s adoption of new accounting standards) and financial statement schedule of International Paper Company, and the effectiveness of International Paper Company’s internal control over financial reporting appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of International Paper Company for the year ended December 31, 2008, and to the reference to us under the heading “Experts” in the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Memphis, Tennessee

February 25, 2009