The term 'South African Plains' refers to a variety of grassland ecosystems found in South Africa. These include the Velds, which are open grasslands with scattered trees and shrubs; the PAMPAS, which are flat grasslands with tall grasses; and the Llanos, which are tropical grasslands with scattered trees and shrubs. The VELD is the most common type of grassland in South Africa. All of these grasslands are important habitats for a variety of wildlife species.