Regulations No. 377 relating to large nature conservation areas and bird reserves in Svalbard as established in 1973.

Svalbard consists of South Spitsbergen National Park, National Park and Northwest Spitsbergen National Park since 1973. The Regulation sets geographic boundaries of these parks with the purpose of protecting and preserving large, contiguous and substantially undisturbed natural areas on land (highly developed rock glaciers and soil frost forms) and at sea for an intact habitat and ecosystem with species (birds listed in under article 29, polar bears), natural ecological processes (whaling areas, winter hunting, geology and associated carbonate deposits, mineral exploration), landscape and cultural heritage sites (mining and tourism). The areas to be preserved may also be used for research purposes of Svalbard's natural and cultural heritage. Waste and hazardous substances damaging animal and plant life in the defined areas, introduction of new animal species are not permitted. Vessels arriving at Svalbard reserves shall not use or have on board fuel other than the quality of DMA in accordance with ISO 8217 Fuel Standard. Violation of the Regulation’s provision shall be subject to fine or imprisonment up to one year, with a maximum imposition of three years, in the case of significant environmental damages.
The Regulation consists of 4 Chapters and 7 Appendices: South Spitsbergen National Park, National Park and Northwest Spitsbergen National Park – articles 1-11 (1); Northeast Svalbard and Southeast Svalbard Nature Reserve – articles 12-28 (2); Bird sanctuaries – articles 29-37 (3); Management, penalties and other common provisions for protected areas – articles 38-41 (4).
Appendices 1-7 – Geographic Maps.