Bald Knob now part of natural preserve system Designation restricts future development and use of the property By STACEY HAIRSTON Staff Writer May 18, 2016 May 18, 2016 Updated May 16, 2019 1 A portion of Bald Knob, recently purchased by the state, is now a part of the Virginia Natural Area Preserve System. Photo by Gary P. Fleming, DCR Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By STACEY HAIRSTON Staff Writer A 78.57-acre parcel of Bald Knob is now a part of the Virginia Natural Area Preserve System.kAmp 565:42E:@? H2D C646?E=J 96=5 4@>>6>@C2E:?8 E96 A2C46= @7 =2?5 C646?E=J AFC492D65 3J E96 ':C8:?:2 s6A2CE>6?E @7 r@?D6CG2E:@? 2?5 #64C62E:@? 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