Utilisation of Cupressus cashmeriana for Production of Kraft Paper, Writing and Printing Paper and Newsprint

Proximate chemical analysis and fibre dimension of Cupressus cashmeriana have been recorded. Sulphate pulps, suitable for kraft paper have been prepared on a laboratory scale. Laboratory as well as pilot plant experiments for the production of writing and printing paper as well as newsprint grade paper have shown that these grades of paper can also be manufactured from Cupressus cashmeriana.