Amador County – Two Amador County supervisors will discuss the current condition of Amador County’s forests and associated problems, including the potential for catastrophic fire, at the upcoming Amador-El Dorado Forest Forum. Brian Oneto, District 5 Supervisor since January 2007 and John Plasse, Supervisor Elect for District 1, will cover this and other matters during this installation of the semi-monthly forum. They will also address county government's role in shaping future policy on public and private forestland. The Amador-El Dorado Forest Forum is a group of forestry professionals, forest educators, and others interested in forestry practices and issues in the two-county area. The Forum meets once a month in fall, winter, and spring months at various locations in the two-county area. The Forum awards scholarships to local college students with forestry majors and sponsors the California Forestry Challenge. The meeting is Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at El Torero Restaurant, located at 10898 North State Highway 49 / 88, in Jackson. Social Hour begins at 6:00 p.m., and dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. To reserve a space for dinner contact Diane Dealey Neill at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (530) 672-9350 by December 15. Raffle tickets to support the Forest Forum may be purchased at the door. Donations help support scholarships and forestry education efforts. Staff Report