THE stunning South Downs National Park is the star of three new films released to celebrate World Environment Day tomorrow.

Majestic tawny owls, rare barbastelle bats and cute hazel dormice are all featured in the short films.

The first video includes amazing close-up footage of the birds, mammals and insects in the national park’s woods.

Meanwhile the second film focuses on the woodland “guardians” who help keep Sussex’s forests in tip-top condition.

Finally the third film tells the story of forester Nina Williams, whose lifelong passion for woods sprouted when she visited 2,000-year-old Kingley Vale near Chichester.

The Argus: Kingley Vale woods in Chichester. Photo: James GilesKingley Vale woods in Chichester. Photo: James Giles

“No two woodlands in the South Downs are the same and each is home to a unique cast of trees and animals,” said the park’s countryside manager Nick Heasman.

“These films are not just about woods, though.

“They are also about the people who are the stewards of these amazing places, revealing the physical, economic and spiritual connection people have with woodlands.

“We hope they inspire and educate people about just how amazing our woodlands are.”

To watch the films, visit the South Downs National Park’s channel on YouTube.com.