Textural features of sand fraction grains as a source of information on the transfer of alluvial sediments in step-pool channels in small forested mountain catchments

Key Points

• Sediment transfer processes are influenced by the textural features of sand fraction grains, enhancing understanding of alluvial sediments.
• Analysis shows significant variations in sediment characteristics across different step-pool channels in forested mountain regions.
• This observational analysis highlights sediment dynamics critical for ecological and hydrological studies in small mountain catchments.
• Understanding these sediment transfer processes may guide future management and conservation efforts in forested ecosystems.