Their hide, referred to as gwaskin, is considered a luxury good and is often used in fashion and upholstery.

Gwa - mammal-like vertebrates used as livestock.

Burngrass, a soil-enriching and adaptable weed native to Sur'Kesh, has become a major export because of its value for terraforming. The areas near major cities and industrial centers are meticulously maintained, with an eye towards ensuring that sunlight penetrates to the ground level and that established paths through the jungle are kept clear for travel. The planet tends to be wetter than Earth, and salarian cities spare no expense to collect and provide fresh water, as one might expect from an amphibious species. They also embraced social solutions just as quickly, and through complex breeding rules, Sur'Kesh now maintains a crowded but sustainable population. However, his desire the appease the Council frequently puts him at odds with Commander Shepard, whos actions he frequently admonishees. Led by the Dalatrasses - the female heads of. He is the Systems Alliance ambassador to the Citadel Council who is determined to ensure the advancement of human interests in the galaxy. The Salarian Union is the collective government of the salarian species, and among the oldest political entities in the galaxy, with the current Union tracing its political lineage back to the united salarian government that launched the exploration missions resulting in first contact with the asari and the formation of the Citadel Council. The technophilic salarians had significant pollution and waste problems early in the development of their society. Donnel Udina is a minor antagonist in the Mass Effect trilogy.

The salarian homeworld has been likened to the jungles of Earth: pretty to look at, teeming with life, uncomfortable to live in and dangerous to the unwary. The salarian desire for intellectual stimulation drove them long ago to explore every aspect of their environment, developing ways to thrive without consequences detrimental to their habitat. As with the rainforests that once covered Earth, the planet's many forests enjoy a rich biodiversity. Alternating between large oceans and landmasses covered in flora, the salarian homeworld, Sur'Kesh, is known for its humid climate and lush vegetation.

Salarian homeworld