Yup agree.  As long as it is properly treated (just need elbow work and effort + space to work) you should be able to do it.

You just need to take into consideratioon,

-  plan on mounting points for the wood to the wall, taking into consideration the weight of the wood (wood can be quite heavy)
-  does the wood block any powerpoints or cablings

Some people have use wood floor laminates as wall coverings.

recycled wood also can, its just to tile up the wall right? the looks is how good you can sand and stain it. thats all