1.   The survey, commissioned by the Department of the Environment, also shows a decline in the health of some hedgerows caused by poor management.

2.   These figures showed a decline during the next three years and little change thereafter.

3.   Also this week, economic reports showed declines in August factory orders and home resales.

4.   Although Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. were not scheduled to report January sales until Wednesday, they were also expected to show declines.

5.   Among manufacturers, rubber, auto parts and health group Pacific Dunlop is expected to show a decline in per-share earnings.

6.   Although the government lowered its growth estimate, analysts said the report shows a decline in inventories that may presage a strong first-quarter growth figure.

7.   Analysts questioned the March finding, however, because it showed declines in auto and apparel sales.

8.   And analysts noted that the report showed a decline in permits issued for future construction, which suggested a possible slowdown ahead.

9.   Auto executives emphasized that they had been expecting a slowdown in the industry because of surveys showing a decline in consumer confidence but were disappointed beyond expectations.

10.   Boston and Berkshire County, meanwhile, continue to show declines that translate to a siphoning of political power.