WELCOME TO THE BANCROFT AREA!

The boundaries of the Bancroft Area Stewardship Council encompass portions of Hastings County, Peterborough County, and Nippising District. Located in the rugged and rolling highlands of Canadian Shield country, this region boarders on Algonquin Park to the north, Renfrew and Lennox & Addington Counties to the East, Haliburton County to the west, and Peterborough County to the south. The Town of Bancroft is the largest population center, with smaller villages outstretching north to Whitney, east to McArthurs Mills, south to Millbridge, and west to Apsley.

Encompassing roughly 635,000 hectares, this rural region is characterized by many pristine cold-water lakes and rivers, forests and mineral deposits. Rough topography, abundant water and poorly drained soils limit access to many areas. Land ownership is mixed, with roughly 60% Crown and 40% private ownership.

The settlement of the Bancroft region was based on the logging industry, which continues to be a primary basis of the local ecomony. The unique area geology supports a cyclical mining industry, while agricultural and industrial sectors are very limited. Tourism and recreation have become an important four-season industry with the potential for widespread expansion.

Whether you are a permanent or seasonal resident, visitor or recreationist, we hope you will enjoy the natural beauty and outdoor pursuits that this area has to offer while also being a good steward of the land and our natural resources. Please take some time to view our website and find out more about the programs and services that we offer for local property owners and resource users.

Outdoor News for Anglers & Hunters

Click here to access an electronic copy of the Outdoor News for Anglers & Hunters - October 2011 edition. Printed copies are available from the Bancroft MNR office and our sponsors.

2012 Tree & Shrub Program

The BASC Tree & Shrub Program provides low-cost tree and shrub seedlings to eiligible landowners for a variety of planting applications, including reforestation, wildlife habitat enhancement and shoreline naturalization.

Click here to downlaod a copy of the 2012 Tree & Shrub Program application form.

Bancroft-Mazinaw Area Fish Stocking List

Click here to download the latest version of the MNR Bancroft-Mazinaw Area Fish Stocking List (2008 - 2011) in .pdf format.

If you are an avid angler, you may also wish to find out more about volunteer opportunities through the North Hastings Community Fish Hatchery.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 @ 7pm
North Hastings High School - Cafeteria

BASC Contact Information:

Bancroft Area Stewardship Council
P.O. Box 500, 106 Monck Street
Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0
Tel: (613)332-3940 x260
Fax: (613)332-0608
Email: jennifer.card@ontario.ca