Musician Dougie Poynter has joined Sir David Attenborough to alert visitors to watch their step in Richmond.

The naturalist presenter took part in a film, which launched last month, to support the conservation and protection of the wildlife in Richmond Park.

Since then, the McFly star has announced his support and backing to a new ‘Tread Lightly’ conservation campaign.

The singer said: "Please Tread Lightly in Richmond Park,

“Take nothing from the Park, leave nothing behind and please Tread Lightly in Richmond Park."

Working with the charity Friends of Richmond Park, the songwriter has released a video asking visitors to respect the environment and its inhabitants of his ‘local National nature reserve’.

More than 5.5 million people visit Richmond Park each year but Friends of Richmond Park have said that it is having an increased detrimental effect.

Dougie's plea supports Sir Attenborough's appeal in the film 'Richmond Park - National Nature Reserve', which is out now and can be watched in formats online at www.richmondparkfilm.org.uk.

Sir David says in the film: "As visitors we can all help to protect it through simple actions so that it will remain a very special place for the enjoyment of future generations."