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A rare species of plant has been found growing in a quarry after work to transform it into a nature reserve.

Sandy Heath Quarry in Bedfordshire is still being mined, but the RSPB, external is working with land owners Tarmac, external to create 80 hectares (200 acres) of wildlife-friendly land once mineral extraction ends.

Weedy frillwort, external, which is 5mm tall, was found at the sand quarry, the first time it has been found in the county.

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