Abstract: A kiln moisture measurement system is provided for measuring the moisture content of a charge of timber in a timber drying kiln, and comprises first and second electrically conductive elements spaced apart in the kiln on respective mounts, with the charge of timber between the electrically conductive elements. The first and second electrically conductive elements are connected to an electronic controller such that electric charge can be transmitted between the first and/or second electrically conductive element and the electronic controller. The electrically conductive elements are each resiliently movable against respective contact portions of the charge of timber when the charge of timber is adjacent the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element.