If you’re going to make me stand there and chop wood, etc, you should use that as an opportunity to show off the amazing vistas and views in this game.
Not a small tweak, but I think most resource spots should be situated in such a way that acts as a visual focal point to that area. I’m guilty of finding myself just running through things and not taking the time I should to appreciate the beauty in many games - this is an opportunity to brighten up otherwise rote and tedious game mechanic by incentivizing players to take a ‘breath’ so to speak and appreciate the view.