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ABSTRACT Chinar (Platanus orientalis) wood grown in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was tested for its physico-mechanical properties and pulping characteristics to find out its better utilization. Results revealed that the comparatively high value of cleavage made it better for carving and cutting works. A comparison of physico-mechanical properties of Chinar (Platanus orientalis) wood with that of Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo) wood properties also showed that the wood could be used as a substitute for Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo) wood for manufacturing of medium strength requiring furniture articles, cabinet work, etc. Moreover, results of the pulping characteristics showed that, small sized timber, like tree branches, wood shavings, sawdust, etc., of the species could also be used as raw material for pulp and paper manufacture.