Nurturing Nature
August 6, 2025
While construction paused for the Sri Lankan New Year, our team turned their attention to the land itself. Around the future cabin area, we planted coconut and king coconut trees, marked the property boundary, and built protective fences. It was a quieter chapter in the resort’s progress—but one that brought us closer to creating a space that feels naturally welcoming from the ground up.
Tree Planting and Boundary Work
Enhancing the Landscape with Tree Planting and Boundary Work
April brought a natural pause in heavy construction due to the Sri Lankan New Year holidays. While our contractors were off-site for two weeks, the team at Gem Mountain Resort took full advantage of the downtime to shift focus to important landscape development around the cabin area.
One of our primary goals during this period was to begin cultivating the natural beauty that will surround our future guest spaces. We planted 10 coconut trees and 12 king coconut trees, carefully spaced and positioned to provide shade, tropical charm, and a stronger connection to the environment over time. Each tree was properly fertilized to support early growth and healthy rooting in the local soil conditions.
To protect this investment, we also constructed protective fencing around each tree to prevent damage from wildlife. This step is especially important in the early stages of growth, as the young trees are vulnerable to grazing animals common in the area.
In addition to the planting, we carried out land boundary clearing and marking, helping define the edges of the property more clearly. This task supports future construction planning and ensures long-term land management around the resort perimeter.
Though no major construction took place during this time, April proved to be a productive month, allowing us to enhance the resort’s natural setting and lay the groundwork for a more welcoming and sustainable environment for future guests.
